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Name Origin

Marshall is an occupational surname of English origin, derived from the Old French word 'mareschal', meaning 'horse servant' or 'stable master'. It evolved to denote a high-ranking military officer responsible for logistics and organization. As a given name, Marshall gained popularity in the 20th century.

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Famous People

Marshall Mathers (1972-)

Rapper, Record Producer

  • Won 15 Grammy Awards
  • Best-selling music artist of all time

Marshall Thurman Rogers (1945-2016)

Astronaut

  • Flew on three Space Shuttle missions

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